February 16, 1862

2d Lieut. Elliot:
Diary:
     February 16-Sunday
     Inspection of Company Quarters Captain and Lieut both used up and our Company on gaurd duty.
     Stormy and very bad day for duty our duty is more for a school than any other purpose.
     Nothing transpired worth noting I remained until 1 O Clock went to Quarters and turned in slept soundly until morning. [Illustration]

Corpl. B. B. Smith:
Diary:

     Sunday 16

     Storming yet no drill today

     All the men that wished had the

     Priveledge of going to the

     Catholic church.  after dinner

     Took a walk up to the fort the

     Boys were all well.  Uncle Ben is

     First rate.  One of the MBR[?]

     Is to be buried this PM He

     Died after we landed from Ship